Patents by Inventor Catherine J. Dunlap

Catherine J. Dunlap has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Preparation of legume chips
    Patent number: 4084016
    Abstract: Legume chips for use as a snack food are prepared by first mixing an acidified legume powder with regular legume powder. Water is added to the mixture to form a paste, which is extruded into thin sheets. Bite-size pieces are cut from the thin sheet and are par-fried in edible oil to obtain a desired color, texture, flavor, and moisture content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Samuel Kon, Catherine J. Dunlap